Elephantoidal

/ˌɛləfænˈtɔɪdəl/ adjective

Definition

Having an elephantoid or elephantine character; resembling an elephant in a more advanced or emphatic way.

Etymology

From 'elephantoid' plus the suffix '-al,' adding an extra layer of emphasis or emphasis to the elephant-like quality, though this term is extremely rare in modern usage.

Kelly Says

This word is so redundant (elephantoid already means elephant-like, then -al just reinforces it) that it's virtually disappeared from English—it's a fossil of Victorian over-elaboration showing how language prunes unnecessary complexity!

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